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Kaos is an absolute masterpiece! From its brilliant cast to its innovative storytelling, this series brings mythology to life in ways we've never seen before. The actors deliver stunning performances, and the music perfectly complements the unfolding drama. What makes Kaos truly special is how it reinvents ancient myths, making them relevant for our modern times. This is the kind of creativity we need more of in today's world. It's a true crime that Netflix isn't renewing this gem for a second season. The show leaves viewers wanting more, and it's clear that there are countless stories left to be told. Fandom, it's time to make some noise! Let's show the executives that passion and demand go hand in hand-make your voice heard so we can get the second season Kaos deserves!!!!

Great acting and beautiful cinematography. I'm not a professional critic and didn't want to spend my afternoon preparing a written declaration of my love but I cannot believe that someone made the choice to cancel this show and this was the first place I thought of to voice my displeasure with the news. I can't imagine the reasoning behind it, was it too much to comprehend? Did it make someone uncomfortable? Did they want to spend their money making another terrible action movie featuring Mark Wahlberg?! This was art, an enchanting combination of modern and classical which made me interested in the ridiculousness of mythology again. I don't know what other shows are getting these kinds of acceptable ratings and still being cancelled but it seems unnervingly chaotic to me. Long live Kaos!

The most glaring example of wasted potential I have seen from netflix since inside job. An incredibly fun watch with a perfectly selected cast. Almost every character was loveable and I found myself interested in relationships and tropes I usually discount. While not totally faithful to mythology it is certainly getting as close as it can while keeping their story in tact. I can immediately see how this season sets up for dionysus becoming closer to his mythological counterpart. Charming the whole way through, kept me engaged and invested in all our main characters by giving them each a nicely balanced allowance of screentime. Gives more focus to characters when they need it for big plot moments.

Have to say that dionysus, zeus and prometheus really steal the show at times and im not complaining. Dionysus especially was such a joy to watch and I found myself becoming very attached to his character early on. Watching him mature as the episodes go by is so satisfying.

I found myself very interested in the overall plot as well! Devastated we may never find out what was originally planned. I see hints of bringing in usually forgotten greek gods like the primordial gods, one of which.. being Chaos.

All round wasted potential and such a huge disappointment that this show was cancelled after only just over a month of being released. Whoever made this decision at netflix deserves to be fired.

Netflix once again decides to disappoint. This show did not deserve to be canceled. Tired of all the unresolved decent shows just disappearing. Netflix has become almost a last resort platform when it comes to starting any of their "original" series. I have now come to research shows on many other platforms that I KNOW, have a series finale or at the very least have a resolution of the story line if they have been canceled.

So, this show was incredibly entertaining, with characters that had so much to explore and offer. This review should leave no doubt as to what I thought of the show, and I'm sure many will agree.

Netflix is a joke if they think that they're just going to cancel the show after a great season that ends with a cliffhanger. You don't need to be an expert in Greek mythology to enjoy this show. The cast is really good. The characters are fun. I'm not sure what the point was of making the show if they weren't going to at least give it a chance with a second season. Maybe it wasn't the number one show out there but it seemed to me like a bunch of people were talking about it and watching. Also to cancel it when it was released barely a month ago is an odd choice. Wouldn't they keep it on Netflix longer before deciding to cancel. There's not much more to say than we need season 2.

Like 8th graders across Ohio in the 80s, we read Edith Hamilton's "Mythology" and I fell in love with the tales, as it also meant watching "Clash of the Titans" in class, the cheesiest and most fun movie of my youth. Oy but this series reminded me just how much I had forgotten. "Kaos" is an irreverent comedic take on Greek mythology, set in contemporary Crete, with a great cast led by the delightful Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, neurotic, leisurewear-clad king of the gods. Engrossing, imaginative, and fun, but never taking itself too seriously, it's a sour comedy of manners rather than a straight fantasy. However, your level of enjoyment may depend on exactly how much you remember from middle school about Greek mythology. Viewers unfamiliar with the tales of Cassandra, Hades, Prometheus, and others might be looking stuff up on Wikipedia (as I did, every episode) to keep up with the references. With sharp, imaginative storytelling, a talented cast, and stunning visuals, it's a must-watch for Greek mythology fans.

Erghh who cancelled this?

It's such a fun and eclectic new series! Funny, sweet but nooooo, Netflix had to cancel another great quirky show. It's Dirk Gently all over again!

Whoever canned this show should be fired.

I loved the theatrics and comedy. The cast were perfect and the whole idea of it was amazing! So original but took a great twist with the old Greek myths. Loved the song Eurydice too. Jeff gold mum played the most epic Zeus too. Sorry but anything he is in should never be cancelled. The man is an absolute legend in everything he does. God damn you Netflix! I'm cancelling my subscription. Bye!

The show is a fun watch for anyone who ever had a Greek mythology phase You honestly don't have to know Greek mythology to follow along, but it does help. The story isn't always as strong as its concept or its cast. Things move quickly and change often, so the show is never boring. However, despite the progress, the plot doesn't move as far as it could have for the first season.

The show starts off slow. However, by the 3rd episode it becomes near impossible to stop watching. There are a few storylines that could use better writing overall. Despite this, it's still such an compelling show. I absolutely love the modern twists on millennia old myths.

The settings are wonderful. I couldn't help but think of Romeo and Juliet (the 1996 one with Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio) the way they combined the "modern" elements with the elements of history. And I appreciated the minimal CGI compared to netflix's usual over the top edits. I also loved that different places were shown in different lighting, ie: Olympus was bright and beautiful, The Underworld was shot in black and white, and earth had more of a gritty, darker lighting but still in color.

The cast is stellar, I'll give them that. I've seen it said that a few actors were unbelievable in their roles but I disagree. I do think every actor does a great job in their portrayal. I've never hated Jeff Goldblum, yet his portrayal of Zeus was so good that I found myself utterly despising him. Which, for me, is something only an amazing actor can do.

This is definitely one of those shows that I feel will get better over time with the first season having a few hiccups, but laying a great foundation for current and future storylines. I'm looking forward to another season and hoping it ages like Dionysus's wine, only getting better with time.

I'm not the kind of person who writes reviews on tv shows... but is the first time im hooked on one tv show in a long time and you just cancell it...

1: I didn't feel the inclusion on this series forced , it was smooth and love it.

2: Acting was amazing! Seeing zeus going down in the spiral of paranoia... delightful..

I can't comprehend how i didn't saw any promotion about this serie , i saw it because a review in tiktok!! How can you give me Emily in paris 3000 , and ridicule shows and cancel this... how you prefer just throw money on 10 awful shows but not that money on one amazing show.. because this serie is ART.

But that's it, this cancelation is my foot in the ground, im going to cancel netflix over this, i prefer to pay other platforms before a company who just thinks about "audience size" my son can watch disney + anyways..

Kaos is a great adaptation of the greek mythology, that I really enjoyed watching.

I have to say I'm usually more a fan of shows, movies orr other medias, which present mythologys way back in time or in another world. But fair to say I think the directors did a really good job at 'Kaos' when it comes to merging these myths into our modern age.

The only part that is disappointing, is again the runtime. Why do we always get 8 episodes, each 1 hour these days? Personally I like shorter episodes and more. In this case I understand because of the chapters, but then still the question: why only 8 episodes?

It's not even like a pretty much closed ending with space to continue. We got a very opened ending and if Netflix doesn't like the numbers, we again get left with a cancelled, half done show. Like for example '1899' and so many other shows these days.

The numbers and the hype seem promising for a second season though, so I hope we will get it this time, cause there is enough room to fill with a great story.

I recommend this show to those who haven't seen it yet. It's worth the time and I really enjoyed watching 'Kaos' (as a fan of mythologies).

This is a genuinely clever, well written, visually stunning show released at a time where most of what gets put into the world is drivel.

Without spoiling anything, I found the characters and retelling of Greek mythology compelling, and just wanted to keep watching. The meshing of reality and mythology, and the modernisation of Greek character types are creative and cleverly done.

Kaos deserves all the plaudits it has received. Those in charge at Netflix that decided not to renew are not.

That Netflix continually release shows and cancel them because 'the metrics are bad' when Netflix has done nothing to actually advertise their shows, and expects people to binge things in a day to warrant a renewal. Good television does not mean watch it in a day. If Netflix was really that concerned about keeping eyeballs on its platform then perhaps they should move to weekly releases for more of their shows. Most other platforms are doing it and that hasn't affected the success. I would take this over the cookie cutter garbage teen romcoms and naff Christmas movies they release every other week anytime.

This is a fantastic modernization of Greek mythology told in a way that builds suspense while entertaining for most of the series. The colorful sets backed by beautiful scenery make it easy and fun to watch.

The season felt like it ended just before the climax, leaving questions unanswered and many plot points unresolved. They needed a couple more episodes to actually finish the story. But apparently that's not what this show is.

While the acting was great, I'm not interesting in repeating my experience watching Lost and having a story that never ends or resolves things. It felt like a betrayal and I'll not be watching any season 2 by the same director/producer. I'd have given this a 9 or 10 if they just finished the main plot of the season.

The series *Kaos* is not only highly overrated but also suffers from excessive Americanization, causing it to stray significantly from its Greek mythology roots. The rich tapestry of Greek culture, mythology, and history, which should be central to the show, has been stripped away, leaving behind a hollow and unrecognizable version of the original stories. Rather than embracing the depth and nuance of Greek mythological figures and settings, *Kaos* seems more concerned with fitting into the mold of a typical American comedy sitcom.

The lack of Greek actors in the series further dilutes its authenticity, making it feel as though it is set in California rather than the rugged and historically rich landscapes of Crete. This casting choice not only weakens the cultural integrity of the show but also undermines the immersive experience that a faithful adaptation could have provided.

The presentation of the series feels disrespectful to the source material and to Greek culture itself. By prioritizing a mainstream, Westernized approach, *Kaos* misses the opportunity to genuinely engage with the rich mythology that has fascinated people for centuries. Instead, what viewers are left with is a cringeworthy and superficial rendition that fails to capture the grandeur and complexity of Greek myths.

In comparison, even the *Percy Jackson* movies, which were also criticized for their deviations from the books, managed to better capture the essence of the story and its characters. *Kaos*, unfortunately, does not just falter in its adaptation-it completely misses the mark, offering a version of Greek mythology that feels sanitized, overly commercialized, and ultimately, forgettable.

Canceled?!!!?? Unbelievable, Netflix comes up with something truly original and they then cancel it.

Anyways, it's a fun retelling of greek myths, high quality acting and beautiful cinematography. I'm in my fities and bingewatched it with my 19y old son who was even more into it then I. Then mentioned it to my 85y old mom who enjoyed it so much that she's been telling all her friends - so a wide demographic or what!

Prior knowledge about the myths is not necessary, it probably adds extra layers of enjoyment but not a prerequisit, it's fun which ever way. And as mentioned i thought the design and filming were excellent - beautiful colors, sets, angles - high cinema quality. I was really looking foward to the new season to see what they'd come up with next... Netflix doesn't know a good thing when they have it.

Listen. I get it. This isn't for everyone. Because if you don't know enough about greek mythology you are going to miss a lot of things. I am Greek and I always had a passion about mythology. The show is filled with Easter eggs about Greek mythology and if you know the original characters and their myths it just clicks, it gets so much more nuanced and it's hilarious. I can't tell you if you'll enjoy it the same without knowing Greek mythology in depth. At least read about Orpheus and Eurydice and the underworld to have a better understanding and you'll enjoy it( and maybe the myth of Prometheus ). Jeff Goldblum as a God is always a good idea never the less.

The Netflix series 'Kaos' opens with Jeff Goldblum's Zeus prowling around his Mar-a-Lago style palace atop Mt Olympus. The king of the gods summons minions on his iPhone like a Mafia godfather clad in silk dressing gowns and 1970s leisure suits. His wife Hera fumes about his extra-marital affairs in between flirting with her brother-in-law Poseidon who makes family visits in his Speedos. Meanwhile their dissolute son Dionysius stresses about his father's disapproval of his lifestyle as he hangs out at nightclubs with ordinary mortals. The bigger problem for Zeus is that the Cretan populace no longer venerates his family deity business - which could lead to losing his immortality - and behind his back, Prometheus is scheming to achieve this outcome. Elsewhere the Furies are a butch female biker gang who torment erring mortals.

As far as flesh-and-blood humans are concerned, the series mostly focuses on rock star Orpheus searching for his wife Eurydice, who is trying to come to terms with her altered circumstances in Hades. There's also intrigue about the budding relationship between Ariadne, who is the daughter of Crete's dictatorial ruler President Minos, and her foreign bodyguard Theseus. The tragic Cassandra from the Iliad features in her traditional role as a seer whose prophecies are never believed.

Updating Greek myths from the world of togas and sandals always has potential since the stories are intense, relevant and layered. Even though the difficulties of depicting gods are obvious, 'Kaos' correctly portrays them as compromised elementals rather than omnipotent immortals. However, the satirical approach has a disappointing consequence - it might be amusing, but it prevents strong engagement with the characters - and the joke starts wearing thin by the second episode.

The writers created 'clever' modern variations of the Orpheus, Prometheus and Minotaur myths, which are exemplified by the conceit that Eurydice is about to break up with Orpheus - reducing the story's emotional charge and losing its meaning. It would be okay if these alterations enhanced the allegories, but they just make them muddled and weaker. Overall 'Kaos' leaves a shallow impression - it seems to forget there might be a reason these stories have lasted more than two thousand years - but if the project provokes people to read the originals, perhaps it has value.

I like stories about gods, so that is already adding a point extra. The acting is good, the scenes are good, the setting is good, the story is also good, the pacing is a too slow or too fast. I have the feeling they had too much to tell and not enough time. The characters are it bit shallow for my taste.

But it is a fun show where you still need to think a bit otherwise you miss some things. The role of Dionysus was the most boring for me. It's like a 2 dimensional character. I could not connect with him. I think there a maybe too many characters, but he has a lead role.

I could not choose who is the best. I do not know why everybody is so hyped about Jeff as Zeus. I think the acting is good, but I don't believe he is Zeus. There is no power or fear compared to Hera. She is doing an excellent job. Maybe she is the best now that I think about it.

So everything together, I enjoyed watching it, I wanted to see more. Not really on top of my list, but I watched an episode every day. Sometimes it is a bit dark and gritty with the violence when it is about killing for example. But it is realistic also, because the gods really don't care who/what they kill.

I want to see the second season, so it is above average for me. But not enough for an 8.

Well, apparently this show really ticked off some people. I'm not totally sure why.

This is a "modern retelling" of Greek Myths, which does seem to be very now-now. I guess if you're super committed to the original stories and offended by any change this is not the show for you. Happily you have all the various contradictory versions of the myths to satisfy. Because we all know Homer, Euripides, Sophocles, and assorted buds never changed one iota of the original myths to suit their own narrative or thematic purposes...

The main thrust of the story is Zeus's midlife crisis/slide into paranoid dictator, played with zeal by Jeff Goldblum (The cast overall does a fantastic job). This is mirrored in Dionysus's desire to be the god of more than just a good time. The story is told by Prometheus as a narrator/outside observer and weaves in elements of Orpheus and Eurydice and Ariadne. The only story I wanted to be a bit more clear was Hera's. Loved the performance, but her motivations were a bit opaque. I'm willing to give the show the benefit of the doubt and hope there's clarity in future.

Does "Kaos" change elements of the myths? Well... Yeah. In more ways than just a modern retelling. The entire series is focused on the power of stories; how they're built, who they benefit, and what gets left in or out. All mythology picks and chooses what to focus on to serve a political or societal agenda. This show merely makes an argument for why this version of Zeus built his mythology just so.

The modern versions of the characters work and add something new to these stories. Afterall, isn't that the point of adaptation? This version of Zeus retains his spiteful and temperamental nature and pairs it with a serious New Money vibe (clever, given his insecurities surrounding his goodhood). A testament to how power and wealth doesn't mean you have taste. This version of Eurydice actually grapples with how underwritten she is in every version of her myth.

It's a clever show full of humour, wit, and fun. Give it a go.

Production is good. Story is alright. This type of show is too flamboyant for me. It won't be for everyone. My critique of this show is how cringe it is. I think it's always cringe when writers modernize gods. Make them Hip; cool. Have them dress fashionably. It down plays the characters. It's like having old people use young people slang. It's just off when old people do it. It also comes off little mockerish. I get it, it's Hollywood. People should be allowed to write what they want but that doesn't change how people respond to uncanny valley material and what makes them cringe. It's like having a modern liberal hipster Jesus that dresses in designer gear.

Having gods in suits, giving them flamboyant Miami type shirts.

They're trying to hard to make something cool. And it's just not cool. For that I give it a 6. I seem 6 episodes so far. And the only things that caught my attention were the outfits and sets because gods are I guess rich and fashionable.

Oh how my brain has ached for something like this, it was literally everything: mythological, educational, witty, sumptuous, brilliantly conceived, wonderfully executed, and sublimely acted by Jeff Goldblum, Stephen Dillane, and Janet McTeer in particular - although I am now a new fan of Nabhaan Rizwan, who played Dionysis. His fabulously nuanced facial expressions were hilarious and delightful. And as a long term pre-existing fan of Eddie Izzard, they didn't disappoint as Lacy either.

Kaos is a veritable inclusive feast for the eyes and mind and I highly recommend it to thinking persons. Intolerant persons need not waste their time, you won't appreciate the artistry.

Netflix: Please give us more like this.

If you're familiar with Greek mythology, you'll hate this. It's cursed with the usual scriptwriter fantasy that they can 'reimagine' classic mythology, and do it better.

Nope. Prosaic, indistinguishable from a hundred other shows, with gods motivated and acting like humans. And dull.

Of course, ancient deities were mostly just like ordinary human beings, but with immortality and magic powers. Which is what made them interesting. But so far I have no sense that this isn't just another story about charmless rich people.

I may watch another episode. Or maybe not. I may read a good book instead, A book of Greek myths, perhaps.

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OK, just watched episode 2. Slow. Dull, dull, dull.

This show that got absolutely NO marketing or PR push that I could see. I came by it completely by word of mouth and without question, I am thrilled I did. Jeff Goldblum deserves an Emmy, as do the directors, writers, designers, music...it is the complete package. WHY would Netflix cancel this?! It's clearly brilliant television in every way and set up for at least another season. Shame on your programming department for not renewing it. Shame on your marketing and PR departments for not supporting it. I am praying that another smart streamer will pick up season 2 (Apple? Hulu?) in the meantime. I will continue to recommend it to anyone asking what their next watch should be and MAYBE the uproar will be enough to breathe life into this dead property. Verro.